Corvallis Gazette-Times from Corvallis, Oregon • 9

AMU ami S3ES Schools, fcnnliG vjUI clC32 foi By Perry Koontz -of the Gazette-Tfmet "We, the families of Alzheimer's suffers, are suffering ourselves; We can and we must work i Susan Merrick, of Beaverton, gave a moving per-sonal account of her struggle in dealing with the fects of Alzheimer's disease on her mother, She told a blow-by-blow account of her mother's suffering and of how she fought to retain her mother's dignity through persona care at the same time she at- tended to the needs of her family. "Friends no longer caUed or came to visit," Merrick' said of the isolation she experienced from caring for her motler. Merrick blamed herself for the need for help and the eventual admission of her mother into a care fa- cility. "I thought I'd never get over the guilt," she said. Many in the audience nodded in agreement.

Merrick eventually came to deal with the guilt and See'Alxheimer's'M Alzheimer's is the disease of the long goodbye. 7 It kills cells in the brain, and in doing so, it slowly robs those afflicted of their essence, their personality, and their ability to reason. While many victims of the disease live unaware of their condition, their families suffer greatly trying to cope with the cost of care and treatment as well as the. nightmare of watching helplessly as the disease progress. Saturday's thjrd AIzheimer's Awareness Forum at Linn-Benton Community College, hosted by Congressman Denny Smith, dealt directly with providing information on Alzheimer's disease to families and friends of victims confronted with such problems.

A panel of five local and regional experts on Alzheimer's disease discussed research being done to cure Alzheimer's disease, where to get financial and medical help for those afflicted and how to become involved in the Tight against the deadly disease. Frustration was evident in many of the 75 individuals who attended the forum, their questions unable to be answered, their hope for relief unwavering. -J c- City and county office and schools will close -en-Wednesday-in---ebservanc of Veterans -Day, while veterans from around the state will i'hT for the annual Veterans Day parade In Albany. The Albany parade serves as Urn National erani Day Committee'! official Northwest division parade and will Include such dignitaries as retired Mai. Gen.

Marion Carl of the S. Marine. Corps and NASA astronauts Kathryn Thornton and Michael MeCuIley. More than 100 vehicles, bands, floats and a military fly-over will be featured. Gov, Goldschmidt will be on hand for the parade, which begins at 10 a.m.

and will travel past the reviewing stand on 2nd Street between Broadalbin and Ellsworth streets. It will be fallowed by a memorial service on the Linn County Courthouse steps at neon. The Albany Veterans Day parade has been touted as "the largest In the nation," However, neither the Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem nor the Linn County Vetorans Council knew how It t'jgJiijgi rights help protect all The parade Is, however, one of the in trie notion, and lias been designated one of country's eight outstanding Veterans pay parade by the National Veterans Day Committee of Washington, C. While ttie marching goes on, Benton County banks, schools and the Post Office will close for the holiday, However, most businesses and restaurants will remain open, and the Corvallis Transit System will operate on a regular schedule. At Oregon State University, classes will be held throughout 1h day.

Most department and support offices will be open as usual. However, the day will be observed as a holiday for classified and management service staff at OSU, and campus mud will not be delivered. PORTLAND AP) Gov. Neil Gold-schmidt defended his executive order on homosexuals Saturday night in a speech to the state's leading gay-rights organization Meanwhile, outside the downtown hotel where Goldschmidt was speaking to the Right to Privacy Political Action Committee, about 75 demonstrators carried signs condemning either homosexuality or Goldschmidt. i In his speech to about 650 people, Goldschmidt said his order barring state government discrimination against homosexuals "sends a message to all'' that the "ultimate -welfare of our society depends upon our ability to nurture and draw upon the talent and vision of all our people." Goldschmidt quoted from a letter he received from one evangelical minister who had received a mailing criticizing the executive order.

Holiday Fo boo Lynnrtiztt-Tim Drive's Crescent Valley science teacher Bob Madar, left, helps sophomores Steve Klaus, center, and Alex Ramsey with an experiment in which the students calculated horsepower based on the work done by a water pump, Sophomore Jason Coleman looks on In the background. big as-ever Dy Janer Rossiter Messick of tht Gaiettr CV students get close look at technology By Rob Priewe of the Gorrff Tim The minister wrote the governor to praise his leadership, writing that 'Gay rights' are human lights. ColdschmidLsald. Outside, demonstrators' signs had messages such as, "Neil, Don't HOMOgenize Oregon," "Voters. Let's put Neil back in the closet Recall him," andJ'Straight people deserve rights too." Dean Kociemba of Portland, Who de-, scribed himself as organizer of the demonstration, said Goldschmidt was "bypassing the will of 4he people" because the Legisla- ture had rejected a bill that would have had the same effect as the governor's order.

The bill would have gone further than AGoldsehmidfs order, which is -limited to actions by state Goldschmidt as joined by several of the state's most, prominent pufiticians, most of them Democrats They included U.S. Reps. Lea AuCoin and crat. Secretary of State Barbara Labor Commissioner Mary Wendy Roberts; JHirtland Mayor Bud Clr.rk, and several stale legislators and local officials. Goldschmidt, also criticized the Reagan administration: for delay in combating the spread of the deadly AIDS disease.

"On the day President Reagan delivered his first speech" about the epidemic, more than 36,000 Americans had already been diagnosed with the disease: over 21.000 had died," Goldschmidt said. "Years from now we wilj be haunted by the question, 'Why didn't we try Goldschmidt also poked fun at Oregon Republican Chairman T.J. Bailey, who recently helped spur an initiative campaign aimed at -overturning Goldschmidt i gay rights order. Goldschmidt said many Cregnnians were having trouble using his new toli free number 1-800-322 NEIL because they misspelled his first name. "I understand that T.J.

Bailey tried to dial 1 800 BOZO," said Goldschmidt, referring to the fact that Bailey once called the governor and other Democratic officials "bozos' for supporting a gay-rights bill in the Legislature. ment alorfc that was necessary to offer the class. In addition, Oregon State University, Hewlett-Packard, Pacific Power at Light. Good Samaritan Hospital and CH2M Hill contributed hundreds of dollars worth of equipment. The students do a lot of trouble-shooting during work on a variety of systems, Madar explained.

Along with observing the systems, they become accustomed to scientific formulas and practice the algebra that goes into those formulas." zr Students take a theory, and when they put it into practical application, "Then they really get the mest sage." he said. The students agreed. "For me, it's what I'm good at," said junior Mike Holler, who said he likes the algebra and the labs. "It's a fun class," he said. "Mike the electronics in it," added John Holcomb, a junior at the school.

better than the regular science classes because if hinds -on," said Fames. "You get to work with the equipment Instead of reading about it in a book." Some students said they intend to take more science classes next year because of their success in the class this year. Another reason they enrolled, said most of the students, was the teacher. popular science teacher at the school, also works with students who are at risk of dropping out. For those students, he said, academic success in his class is important in keeping them in school.

On Thursday, when the students returned to their seats after mopping up the water he commended the -gretip "You guys did all right Crescent Valley senior Neil Tarnes mopped up after another successful experiment in Bob Madar's sev.ent h-period Principles of Technology class. we got it said FarneS. referring' to a itec ptimp experiment to measure horsepower. "But we forgot to hold the hose and sprayed water all over. "Veah," he added with a grin, "we're also learning how to be a janitor." A bit of spilled water is not unusual in the new class, which has students in the lab two or three days a week learning about energy and power, as well as electrical, mechanical and thermal systems.

Principles of Technology was added to the curriculum this fall after several years of study by teachers and a community advisory group. really felt like we weren't addressing the needs of some of the students attending CV," said physics teacher Harry Burndge. who worked on establishing the course. The science class is intended for students who may not be considering a four -year college after hijih school, but may have interest in becoming a technician or attending a two-year vocational school. The class also has proved a success for students who may not have been all that successful in previous science classes, or any classes for that matter, said in- structor Madar.

-7 "The neat thing about this classls that it's a hands-on kind of class," he said. "We try to simulate things they might find in Industry." "it cost the district $24,000 to pay for the lab equip The annual Holiday Food Drive will begin-Wednesday when collection boxes will be placed at Corvallis and Philomath Realtor offices. Local Boy Scouts will hold a doorto-door collection Saturday from 9 a m. to 1 nv People CaiT" leave donations on their front 'steps for collection. The food drive, begun in 179, distributed more than 700 Thanksgiving baskets last year.

They wra given to needy families and individuals who qualified through Adult and Family Services and other referrals, ineluflng those from local church groups. Orgamrers estimate Ihat the need will be equal to or greater than last Types of food weded are canned vegetables, fruits, pumpkin and cranberries; stuffing mix; Jelio; hih protein foods such as peanut butter; canned fwh and meats. Fresh fruits, winter squash and potatoes, cake and bread mixere also needed Turkeys, celery. egs and other pertshibie goods will be, purchased with cash delations. Beginning Wednesday, boxes will be located at the following -Corvallis Realtors: Benton View Itealty, MYX.W.

Harrison" Bryant Realty, 9o5 Ave; Century 21 -Shamrock, 2797 W. Hh St John Fox Real Estate, 1416 W. 9th King View Realty. 564 W. 3rd Marie Wick Real Estate, S.W, 4th St The Success Institute, 777 E.

2nd Timba hill Realty 2725 N.W. Walnut Town nd Country Realty, -455 N.W. Tyler Coldwell Banker-Valley Brokers, R33 N.W. Buchanan Willamette West Real Estate, 632 N.W. 3rd CMLK Office.

MS N.W. Harrison Blvd and Jackson -Cooper and Associates. 615 N.W. Jackson Ave In Philomath, boxes will be at lUlmcport Realty. 1621 Main St.

j-Philomath Realty. 2372 Main and rnber Town Really, 732 Main St. Doxes also be located at Good Samaritan Hospital, 3(500 N.W. Samaritan Drive; C1I2M Hill; Hewlett Packard; and at local schools and churches. Monetary donations may be made payable to Holiday Food Town and Country Realty, 455 N.W.

Tyler Corvallis, 97330, For information about donations, of food or cash, call Ginger Gouveia at 757 1781 days and evenings, or Steve Slover at 75 3303. For information about contributing time for pick-up and delivery of food, call Chris Mann at 757-0071. The Holiday Food Drive was a project of the Human Resources Department of the Community Consortium. Due to funding cutbacks in the department, it is being continued by volunteers from the community. facile poeif Is u.S.ndd Weil hm was pleased to have the endorsement of the two gover 1 nor.

But she said that while governments can put the agreement into effect, it would not work without "the support of the people on both sides of the border." "In Canada, our objective is to make sure the Canadians understand the enormous opportunities the agreement presents to them." she said. Negotiations" on the agreement were completed in Washington last months President Reagan and dian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney are scheduled to sign it in January', after which Congress will have 90 days to act. While can approve or disapprove, it cannot make changes, 1 The major feature of the accord would be the elimination of ail tariffs over a lb-year period. PORTLAND fAP) Gov. Neil Goldschmidt on Saturday endorsed a broad trade agreement that -would eliminate all tariffs between the United States and Canada.

However, industrial spokesmen said the pact was not satisfactory, although none said they would oppose t. Both sides offered their opinions in the second day of a two-day conference on the agreement that began Friday in Seattle and ended Saturday in Portland, "I'm completely in support of this trade agreement." Goldschmidt said. "And if this is a treaty that cannot be consumated, God help us all, for the one simple reason that there is nobody else in the world with whom we share so much common understandable interest." Goldschmidl's support followed the backing -given-Friday by Washington Gov. Booth Gardner. 1 Goldschmidt conceded that there were problems but said.

"For every example I can find of concern, I cart find four or five of tremendous optimism." Not so optimistic was William president of the American Plywood Association "I hate to be the one to expose the seamTeFside of -the S. -Canada relations in the plywood business," Robisoosaid after testifying in Portland that Canada Could continue to bar American plywood by rejecting American quality standards. "I'd rather join you in your song of praise for the agreement," he said, "i But) we are not satisfied with the agreement's it is currently written." Canadian Trade Minister Patricia Carney said she AROUND TOWN '11' tion Pradhan joined the foreign service in 1959 and has served in many governmental posts throughout his career. He was foreign secretary of Nepal from before taking the ambassador post. His visit ts sponsored by the OSU Research Office and the Corvallis Great De- ctsions study group.

7 Effective parenting is workshop topic How to help people be more effective parents will lie the topic of a workshop for Iniih naxentsflnd professional counselors for American Red Cross blood drives, and we encourage all students', staff and faculty to participate," said OSU has a chance this academic year to break the loo.ooo-unit mark for the overall total collected since blood drives began in 1U50. NAACP regional leader will visit local branch -1 -Larry Green of Bremerton. Wash the Northwest area president of the National AssH'iation for the Advancement of tailored Peoplewill speak on "Changes in NAACP Directions'' on Wednesday at the Westminster House. 101 W. 23rd St retical foundations of effective parenting and practical application of the theory.

Participants will learn techniques to help people raise responsible children and will learn and practice skills to improve the ability to communicate with children. The workshop will be from 6 to 9.30 Friday and 9 a to 4:30 m. Saturday in Room 3ol, Education Hall at OSU. Cost is $f5, including materials and one credit through OSU Continuing Education. For more information, call 754-2679.

Looby isiin assistant professor of I counselor education in the OSU Western -Oregon State College department of guidance and counseling- The'OSU-WOSC School of Education is Sponsoring the workshop Campus blood drlvo will begin Tuesday, The fall term blood drive at Oregon State University will be held from 9 a m. to 3 fn. Tuesday through Thursday in the Memorial Union Ballroom. "This Is the first blood drive before the holidays, so it is very important In replen-: ishing bl(d supplies for the Northwest region," said Evelyn Madmnn, management assistant in the College of Pharmacy. As past blood drive coordinator, she is helping with the transition of blood drive sponsorship from pharmacy to the College of Health and Physical Education, which isumcs responsibility this term.

"OSU has a tradition of strong support the public. It will lie preceded by a busi-, -ness meeting at 7 Thj NAACP is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the United State's. Membership is open to people of all races. Nepalese ambassador to speak on Asian politics i The Royal Nepalese Ambassador to the United Statw. Bishwa Pradhan, will speak on geopolitics in Nepal and Asia at Oregon State University on Wednesday.

The talk, which Is open io the public, will'be at 7 p'm. in the Memorial Union Board Room Pradhan will be aeeoinpa-nieu Dy Hugh u. wood, executive director of the American Nepal Education Puunda- Nov 14 at Oregon Mate University. "Barbara Ann 1 Looby will conduct the The 7:30 ni meeting, sponsored by the Corvallis NAACP branch, is; open to workshop, which will look at both the theo-,.